This map,originally from an atlas, had been badly water
stained, and badly framed, and as a result the entire page was discolored.
After surface cleaning and then deacidification much of the
staining was removed.
The client wished me to hand color the map so that it
matched up to the other maps in his collection.
I researched the map, in the British Museum,
taking careful note of the pigments used during the period
and the manner in which it was applied. I was able to “reproduce” a very
authentic coloring.
There are some arguments that modern hand coloring can
decrease the value of a map or print. Certainly if the coloring were badly
done, this would be the case, but my pieces are frequently mistaken for old
coloring--I take that as a compliment!
"Spirit
of 1776"
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This image shows how a
bad framing can cause damage.Vertical
streaks were caused by the original
wooden planking boards and where breaks
in the board had occured.Atmospheric
pollution and acid from the wood
was absorbed into the paper.But after
cleaning and deacidifying it is back
to its pristine self.
"Last
meeting of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall
Jackson"
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Done on bad wood pulp
paper,this print was very brittle, with
age and acid. Very careful handling
was required when this was cleaned and
deacidified.It was then backed onto
Japanese paper,so that it could be handled
with confidence.
"Retour
au Chateau...Poste Anglaise"
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This
print shows typical acid burn esulting
from poor choices in matting and framing
materials--you can especiall see the
burn around the title of the piece.With
skillful handling, these acid burns
can be safely removed.
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